caverjoe how long have you been flying combat ? Do you fly with the same guys most of the time? Flying at the same speeds is not the cause of midairs, but if you really believe that than don't. It took me a while to learn how to avoid a lot of midairs. If you fly with the same guys a lot try to pay attention to their habbits, most pilots have them. It will help you get more streamers and avoid a lot of midairs. Don't stay in a turning contest more than two loops before you break off and re-engage.